Inventory Up, Prices Down: How to Win This Spring! Eastside, Seattle & Sno. County Update March 2026

If you’re considering a move in 2026—selling your current home and buying your next one in Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, Bothell, or nearby—this is the kind of market update that helps you move with clarity instead of guesswork. In Eastside, Seattle and Snohomish County Real Estate Insights | March 2026, Tony Meier with Windermere Real Estate (37 years, 74,000+ hours, 782 successful closings) breaks down the numbers that shape real decisions and the strategy that protects your equity. 📊 The 3 Key Numbers This Month 💰 Interest Rates Rates are down 0.78% from 2025, but up compared to February 2026, which makes timing and payment strategy more important than it was a month ago. 🏘️ Months of Inventory (MOI) Inventory is running well above normal for February, shifting leverage and changing how homes need to be priced and presented. • Eastside: 2.3 MOI (10-year Feb avg 1.0 | Feb 2025 1.5) • Seattle: 1.7 MOI (10-year Feb avg 0.9 | Feb 2025 1.4) • Snohomish County: 1.7 MOI (10-year Feb avg 0.8 | Feb 2025 1.2) 📉 Median Sales Price (Year over Year) • Eastside: −7.02% • Seattle: −0.26% • Snohomish County: −4.46% 🧭 Why This Matters on the Eastside Even in a shifting market, the fundamentals that support long-term value remain strong: top-ranked school districts (Lake Washington, Bellevue, Northshore, Issaquah), lifestyle access to Lake Sammamish and Lake Washington, extensive trail networks, and proximity to major tech employers (Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon). With more inventory and softer prices, there is more room to negotiate—but only if the plan is disciplined. 🛠️ What Tony Covers Beyond the Data ✅ Home preparation that wins attention in a choice-rich market: targeted updates, inspection decisions, staging and presentation. ✅ Negotiation strategy that protects net proceeds: price is one lever, but terms, credits, rate buydowns, and timing often decide the outcome. ✅ Sell-and-buy coordination so you avoid the stress of being between homes: rent-backs, extended closings, and bridge planning. 🎥 Watch more market updates and home tours here: https://www.youtube.com/@TonyMeier One-Sentence Recommendations Buyers: With inventory above normal and prices softer, get fully underwritten and negotiate confidently on price and terms before spring demand tightens the best options. Sellers: In a 2+ MOI environment, win with strong presentation, precision pricing, and buyer-friendly terms that reduce friction and keep your home at the top of the list. If you have any questions while navigating your real estate journey, we're here to help! Tony Meier & Team - Windermere 🏡 If you need assistance or know someone who does, give us a call at 425-466-1000! 📞 Connect with us online at: Web: 🌐 http://www.eastsidehomes.com Facebook: 👍 https://www.facebook.com/tmeier Instagram: 📸 https://www.instagram.com/tonymeier.windermere LinkedIn: 🌟 https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonymeier/ Our mission: With 36 years of real estate expertise, we empower you to make confident decisions. We handle every detail as if you were family—offering personalized guidance, skilled negotiation, and unwavering support. From the first conversation to long after closing, you can count on us for professionalism, insight, and results. If we can help you or your referrals, call today!